Project Healthcare Portfolio leverages the full support of the EC’s expertise and network to accelerate the success of select healthcare-focused entrepreneurs. The program provides year-long, on-demand support and premier quarterly programming for all enrolled entrepreneurs.

Program spots are limited, and applications are competitive. Participants do not need to be based in Nashville, but must be able to attend four in-person, intentionally curated events over the course of the year.

WHO IS PROJECT HEALTHCARE PORTFOLIO FOR?

Entrepreneurs who:

Aim to significantly accelerate the development of their industry-changing startups

Are currently creating, launching, or growing their startups in the healthcare industry

Desire to be part of a supportive, collaborative community of entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and partners committed to transforming the healthcare industry

Display strong commitment to the program’s offerings and requirements

HOW WILL PROJECT HEALTHCARE PORTFOLIO HELP?

Project Healthcare Portfolio provides a custom-tailored experience designed to meet entrepreneurs at their specific stage of development. Access to our extensive healthcare network and resource vault ensures Portfolio participants get exactly the help they need without wasted time or energy.

Programming is customized for each participant but always includes two main pillars of support:

On-demand access to the EC’s vast resource vault geared to accelerate the development of healthcare-focused entrepreneurs

Personalized, hands-on attention for each entrepreneur to conveniently deliver the support they need without wasted time or effort

PROGRAM COST

Download the full program overview above to learn more about the payment structure and money back guarantee.

Applications for the 2018 Cohort have closed.

**Payments for the program will be made in quarterly installments.Participants will not receive capital nor will you be required to give equity. Read More in our FAQ.

RESOURCE VAULT

The Portfolio resource vault offers 4 distinct categories of value:

STARTUP PROCESS EXPERTISE

After 8 years of advising, educating, and supporting startups, the EC has developed a deep knowledge of what entrepreneurs need to succeed.

INTERNAL ADVISOR NETWORK

Our active network of 230 advisors - over 90 in healthcare specifically - have years of experience and are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Portfolio teams.

NETWORK PARTNEREXPERTISE

For participants who need to meet with a person or organization not already on the Portfolio roster, the EC will leverage its brand endorsement to bring them to the table.

COMMUNITY

Joining Project Healthcare Portfolio is joining an elite group of entrepreneurs and supporters who understand the entrepreneur experience and want to help.

In 2017, the EC invited 13 healthcare startups in our community to be a part of a pilot version of Project Healthcare Portfolio. Not only were we able to support these teams through industry connections and curriculum, we also were able to test out our ideas, learn, iterate, and create the full version of Project Healthcare Portfolio. Meet the pilot teams!

I believe experienced leaders have a responsibility to empower others to contribute to progressive solutions for our healthcare system - especially first-time entrepreneurs who may need the most support due to the complexities in healthcare. After spending the majority of my career in the startup space growing tech-enabled healthcare companies, I have gained valuable insight that should be shared.

"What an honor to be able to share my experience as an Advisor to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center through their previous Project Healthcare pilot and now to be by their side as they begin the incredibly important launch of the formal Project Healthcare Portfolio Program. I have had a tremendous experience working with the EC, networking with similar business-minded individuals, and having privilege of mentoring entrepreneurs who are running growth-oriented startups in the healthcare industry."

"The EC and Project Healthcare team is first rate. They took the time to understand the heart of our business, so they could match us with the right resources within the EC network. When we entered as a pilot team, we had a niche customer market. The Project Healthcare team helped us connect with decision-makers across the broader healthcare landscape to grow our business."

Project Healthcare is the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s leading initiative to support transformation in the healthcare industry. The Entrepreneur Center (EC) focuses strategically on healthcare entrepreneurship, bringing healthcare, tech, and business leaders together to nurture startups building the future of healthcare. The initiative’s capstone is Project Healthcare Portfolio, a year-long program providing industry-leading, on-demand support and quarterly programming.